How many renters in Pennsville Township, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.6% (±12.2 points) of renting households in Pennsville Township, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.6% (±12.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.3% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.4% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pennsville Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Pennsville Township | Salem County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.7% (±6.5 points) | 13.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | 10.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.2% (±5.0 points) | 11.1% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±6.9 points) | 9.9% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±6.0 points) | 10.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.3% (±10.6 points) | 44.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Pennsville Township against Salem County, its state and the nation
| Pennsville Township | Salem County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.6% (±12.2 points) | 54.9% (±5.1 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.3% (±10.6 points) | 44.9% (±4.5 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.4% (±4.3 points) | 32.5% (±2.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,426 (±$13,024) | $45,698 (±$6,898) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,252 (±$112) | $1,253 (±$51) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Pennsville Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Salem County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Salem County, Pennsville Township ranks 5 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 138 of 560.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Pennsville Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsville Township | — | 59.6% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Salem | 4.3 mi | 64.2% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle | 4.5 mi | 36.1% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
| Mannington Township | 4.7 mi | 27.9% (±57.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carneys Point Township | 5.7 mi | 48.0% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carneys Point | 5.8 mi | 48.5% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington Manor | 6.0 mi | 63.6% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware City | 6.1 mi | 41.1% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elsinboro Township | 6.4 mi | 58.3% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Castle, DE (36.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Salem County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsgrove Township | 80.5% (±16.9 points) |
| 2 | Salem | 64.2% (±12.1 points) |
| 3 | Upper Pittsgrove Township | 60.4% (±52.8 points) |
| 4 | Quinton Township | 60.0% (±23.8 points) |
| 5 | Pennsville Township | 59.6% (±12.2 points) |
| 6 | Elsinboro Township | 58.3% (±28.5 points) |
| 7 | Penns Grove Borough | 57.2% (±17.0 points) |
| 8 | Lower Alloways Creek Township | 54.9% (±38.5 points) |
| 9 | Carneys Point Township | 48.0% (±13.2 points) |
| 10 | Woodstown Borough | 34.2% (±12.5 points) |
| 11 | Pilesgrove Township | 34.0% (±32.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Salem County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Pennsville Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Pennsville.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pennsville Township
Are renters in Pennsville Township rent-burdened?
59.6% of renting households in Pennsville Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Pennsville Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pennsville Township, NJ spends 35.4% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pennsville township, Salem County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pennsville township, Salem County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pennsville township, Salem County, New Jersey
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Pennsville township, Salem County, New Jersey (county subdivision:57870, in state:34 county:033).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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